TV series
The Edge of Night
1956–1984, English, on CBS & ABC. Created by Irving Vendig.
The Edge of Night was an American television mystery series/soap opera produced by Procter & Gamble. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network until November 28, 1975; the series then moved to ABC, where it aired from December 1, 1975, until December 28, 1984. There were 7,420 episodes, with some 1,800 available for syndication.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 306
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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Latest episode
S28 E240: The Final Episode
Aired 28 December 1984
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Irving VendigCreator
- Frances FisherDeborah Saxon · 306 ep
- Holland TaylorCast · 306 ep
- Joel CrothersCast · 306 ep
- Forrest ComptonCast · 306 ep
- Lois KibbeeCast · 306 ep
- Ann FloodCast · 306 ep
- Sharon GabetCast · 306 ep
- Roger NewmanCast · 306 ep
- Irene DaileyCast · 306 ep
- Michael StrokaCast · 306 ep
- Doris BelackCast · 306 ep
- Maeve McGuireCast · 306 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 1956
- Last aired
- 28 December 1984
- Network
- CBS, ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Edge of Night: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Edge of Night are there?
The Edge of Night has 6 seasons and 306 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Edge of Night finished?
Yes. The Edge of Night ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Edge of Night on?
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The Edge of Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Edge of Night?
If you liked The Edge of Night, try 77 Sunset Strip, A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Baretta.
Who created The Edge of Night?
The Edge of Night was created by Irving Vendig and stars Frances Fisher, Holland Taylor, Joel Crothers.